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Cryptanthus 'Calypso'
Cryptanthus 'Calypso'
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The Cryptanthus 'Calypso', scientifically Cryptanthus beuckeri x 'Strawberries Flambe', is a vibrant and visually intriguing houseplant, renowned for its lively, variegated leaves that dance in shades of green and pink. This plant demonstrates an upright and bushy growth habit, with leaves extending from the central stem. At full growth, the 'Calypso' Cryptanthus attains a height of approximately 2-3 feet.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Cryptanthus beuckeri x 'Strawberries Flambe'
Common: Calypso Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 60-80°F
- Humidity: Medium
- Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
- Prefers moderate to high humidity.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Bromeliaceae family, also known as the Pineapple family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,000 species.
- Cryptanthus plants are native to Brazil.
- Cryptanthus plants are often called "Earth Stars" due to their star-shaped rosettes.
- They are one of the few bromeliads that are more terrestrial than epiphytic, meaning they generally grow in soil rather than on trees.
- Pet Safe / Nontoxic
- Low Maintenance
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